This is one of the best black cakes I’ve made. Usually, layered cakes look difficult to prepare, but this is a simple cake with cocoa powder. It is quick and easy to prepare a gorgeous black magic cake for your family. All you need to do is mix the ingredients, bake the layers, prepare the frosting, and assemble the cake. Your family will love this soft, moist, and airy black cake.

What makes this chocolate cake moist?

This black magic cake is super moist because it contains such ingredients as vegetable oil, buttermilk, and one cup of coffee. Substitutions and Additions:

You can use 1 cup sour milk instead of 1 cup buttermilk. You can also use a 12 cups bundt pan or 9×13 inch baking pan. Please note that the baking time may change. You can top the cake with any frosting you have.

Storage

In The Fridge: You can store this black cake in the fridge for up to 7 days. To store, wrap leftovers with plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container. In The Freezer: To freeze the leftover black magic cake, double wrap leftovers with plastic wrap or place them in a freezer-safe container. Store in the freezer for 2-3 months.

Tips to make the Best Black Magic Cake

If you don’t have buttermilk, you can quickly prepare the homemade one. To make 1 cup buttermilk add 1 tbsp white vinegar to the measuring cup. Then, add enough milk to measure 1 cup. Mix together. Let’s sit for 5-10 minutes. We have used two different types of frosting in this recipe, but you can double one of them and use only one. You can also use any of your favorite frostings for this cake.